The story centers on a girl whose only companion is Fie, the son of the town's tailor, who grapples with his father's unfulfilled desire for a daughter. The nearby Erskine Manor looms large in the town's imagination, shrouded in mystery as its inhabitants remain unseen, leading to various rumors about their lives. The narrative explores themes of friendship, identity, and the intrigue surrounding the enigmatic manor and its elusive family.
Imagine you could be rid of your sadness, your anxiety, your heartache, your fear.Imagine you could take those feelings from others and turn them into something beautiful.Lynx is a Grief Nurse. Kept by the Asters, a wealthy, influential family, to ensure they’re never troubled by negative emotions, she knows no other life.When news arrives that the Asters’ eldest son is dead, Lynx does what she can to alleviate their Sorrow. As guests flock to the Asters’ private island for the wake, bringing their own secrets, lies and grief, tensions rise.Then the bodies start to pile up.With romance, intrigue and spectacular gothic world-building, this spellbinding debut novel is immersive and unforgettable.